Children participating in a June Jamboree activtiy.
The annual 4-H June Jamboree hosted by UMaine Extension in Hancock County will be held on June 13 at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds. Registration ends on June 6.

Annual 4-H June Jamboree planned for June 13 at Blue Hill Fairgrounds

May 18, 2026 4-H, Hancock, Home, Family and Youth, In-Person, News, STEM

BLUE HILL, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County is hosting the annual 4-H June Jamboree on June 13, 2026, at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, 223 Ellsworth Road. This event, a beloved tradition for 4-H members and the wider community, promises a weekend of hands-on learning, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly fun. 

4-H June Jamboree is designed to engage youth ages 5-18 in a variety of educational activities and workshops. Participants will have the opportunity to explore interests in agriculture, animal science, environmental stewardship, and more. Highlights of the event include: STEM workshops with interactive projects; outdoor wellness activities such as archery, camping and nature exploration; arts and crafts projects; and games and challenges designed to foster teamwork and leadership skills.

More than an educational experience, the event is a celebration of the 4-H community, providing a venue for youth to explore their passions, develop new skills and make lifelong friends. Families are encouraged to participate. Register by June 6 on the 4-H June Jamboree page. 

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Leah McCluskey at leah.mccluskey@maine.edu or 207.667.8212. 

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety, and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H, which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.